RMEADI-2 DAC FS Ultra-Fidelity PCM/DSD DA Converter with AKG K240 Studio Pro Headphones & 10-Pack Straps Bundle

The only problem with it is being expensive. Here is my value break downDac: $600Two headphone jack: $150 x 2Pre-amp: $200Hardware EQ: $200Conclusion: Recommended for someone want something good without excessive HIFI knowledge. It handles all in ear monitor and most headphone with ease, but for someone who just need the Dac there are better choices.

I bought one of these DACs after careful review of many DACs to add to my collection of high-end DA-Converters. For reference, I currently own 2 Chord Hugo M Scalers, 1 Chord Hugo TT2, 1 Chord Qutest, 1 Topping D90SE, 1 FiiO K9 Pro, 1 Questyle CMA Fifteen, iFi NEO iDSD, and several "entry level" DACs such as the Zen series from iFi, FiiO K5 Pro and portables from FiiO, CEntrance, and Chord. I preface with what I currently own to demonstrate that I do not lack familiarity handling and purchasing delicate and expensive pieces of audio equipment.Looking for a DAC to use as part of my entertainment system (hook up to my AVR), I wanted something that could compete with my Hugo TT2 that was at the time processing music audio before hitting my AVR. This DAC from Synthax (the parent company) looked and sounded from reviews like it would fit the bill!! So I purchased it from a retailer I had some store credit with. Well, nightmare begins.Upon arrival, the DAC would not power on. I tried several times to power the unit on using the supplied power cord, but to no prevail. Thinking to myself that perhaps the power cord was defective, I used a different power cord that I own from the brand iFi. The unit still didn't power on. I emailed the retailer and told them about the DOA unit and the unit not turning on using either the supplied power cord or a different cord, therefore indicating something is wrong with the unit. They requested a serial number to confirm the unit is the same unit they sent me and upon confirmation provided me with a shipping label to send it back to them.Upon receipt of the unit back in February, I was informed that the manufacturer of the RME ADI2DACFS would not authorize a refund or exchange until they examined the unit to determine whether I caused damage to the unit by using a different power cord. Despite it not powering on upon unboxing the unit, they ignore this fact and refuse to honor my word. It is almost May and the unit still hasn't been "examined". I have not been refunded, given a new unit, nor have I been given regular updates. I have been threatened to be sent to collections if I initiate a chargeback with my credit card company. I have been threatened to be charged a repair fee "when [they] find that [I] caused the unit to not operate."I cannot recommend anyone purchase this product as the company does not stand by the quality of their product and will resort to using red herring arguments to avoid taking responsibility for their quality assurance problems. As of right now, I am still out over $1300, not including tax, waiting for the manufacturer of this DAC to inevitably "find" me responsible for damaging the DAC despite it arriving DOA.This is, without speaking in hyperbole, the worst customer service experience I have ever had. I without reservation cannot recommend this product or any product manufactured by Synthax or any company under it.

This unit does not have an AKM DAC. It has an ESS DAC that is bright and analytical compared to AKM.

Perfect production of Sound Quality and the User discretion!! No sacrifices of what you desire. All your needs for customization at Your finger tips and Not just what the manufacturer determines you should hear. The engineering is absolutely what consumers need, what you paid for. The delivery is Awesome high fidelity of sound on each genre any track even on Apple Devices which is quite hard to achieve. This unit is the perfect compliment for my Edifier 3000s Pro in my small work suite. The greatest chemistry of musical magic!!!